DDN · 2 months ago
Staff Firmware Engineer
Longmont, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expDataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers. The Staff Firmware Engineer will be part of a groundbreaking flash products team, responsible for defining architectures, implementing major features, and collaborating with other system storage architects to enhance flash and SSD solutions.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataData StorageEnterprise SoftwarePredictive Analytics
Responsibilities
Define architectures and implementations based on high level product requirements
Identify valuable feature enhancements and define feasible implementations and options for implementations
Work independently or as a team lead to implement and deliver major features and enhancements
Work other system storage architects to identify use cases and valuable features for the flash / SSD layer
Work within the flash products team to architect, design, implement, and validate new features to realize their planned impact
Learn and contribute in many technical areas including interface protocols, data formats and translation layers, garbage collection, NAND management and technology, SMP architecture, ECC, security, and more
Adopt Agile practices and support appropriate technical meetings/scrums and message progress/status/concerns
Qualification
Required
BS/MS/Ph.D in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree/experience
8+ years of experience in complex, multi-processor embedded system applications
Expert in developing and debugging system level C/C++
Hardware design and debug knowledge
Experience as an architect and/or team leader in charge of major features or full products
Experience delivering working code in high volume products at a high quality level
Attention to detail and commitment to achieve high quality deliverables
Exceptional team player with good communication skills and a self-starter
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to independently prioritize, multitask, and work under deadlines in a fast paced environment
Preferred
Storage device development background. Particularly flash based products
System architecture and design roles in large, complex systems
Strong linux background including kernal mode design
Agile software development
Test-driven software development
Company
DDN
DDN (DataDirect Networks) is the world’s leading AI and data intelligence company, empowering organizations to maximize the value of their data with end-to-end HPC and AI-focused solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$309.9MKey Investors
Blackstone Group
2025-01-09Private Equity· $300M
2002-01-02Series A· $9.9M
Leadership Team
Alex Bouzari
Chairman, Co-Founder and CEO
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Paul Bloch
President and Founder
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